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Observing wildlife collected during a nighttime seagrass wading trip into Lemon Bay with the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center in Englewood, Fla.

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Learning About Florida’s Sea Life with a Nighttime Seagrass Wading Trip in Englewood

Some people choose to run with the bulls. I chose to swim with the bull sharks! Florida Shark Diving, April 1, 2023.

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My First Time Swimming with the Bulls. A Jawesome Time with Florida Shark Diving in Jupiter

A mermaid performs at Mertailor's Mermaid Aquarium Encounter in Lecanto, Fla.

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When Your Crystal River Kayaking Trip is Rained Out, Head to the Mertailor’s Mermaid Aquarium Encounter

"Stay Strong" sign in Fort Myers Beach, Fla., following Hurricane Ian.

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What I Learned from Visiting Fort Myers Beach Four Months After Hurricane Ian

Packzi at Yummies Donuts & BBQ in Venice, Fla.

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I’m Prepared for Paczki Day Thanks to Yummies Donuts & BBQ in Venice, Fla.

Featured Florida Fun

Learning About Florida’s Sea Life with a Nighttime Seagrass Wading Trip in Englewood

Step into another world to learn about Florida’s sea life during a nighttime seagrass wading trip into Lemon Bay with the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center in Englewood, Fla.

My First Time Swimming with the Bulls. A Jawesome Time with Florida Shark Diving in Jupiter

Some people choose to run with the bulls. I chose to swim with the bull sharks! My experience with Florida Shark Diving out of Jupiter, Fla., was JAWESOME! I needed a little adrenaline rush in my life and this trip on April 1, 2023, yes, April Fool’s Day, was perfect.

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When Your Crystal River Kayaking Trip is Rained Out, Head to the Mertailor’s Mermaid Aquarium Encounter

What happens when your Crystal River kayaking trip is rained out? As I learned, “seas” the day and head to the Mertailor’s Mermaid Aquarium Encounter in Lecanto, Fla.

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What I Learned from Visiting Fort Myers Beach Four Months After Hurricane Ian

A trip to Ft. Myers Beach four months following Hurricane Ian taught me a few things about visiting a tourist destination hit by a natural disaster.

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I’m Prepared for Paczki Day Thanks to Yummies Donuts & BBQ in Venice, Fla.

I’m prepared for Paczki Day with a visit to Yummies Donuts & BBQ in Venice, Fla. Are you?

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Five Things I Wish I Knew Before Taking Mounjaro

I’ve finished eight moths on Mounjaro to manage by Type 2 Diabetes. Here are five things I wish I knew before taking Mounjaro for my Type 2 Diabetes.

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Solo Travel Girl’s Reading List to Enrich My Life in 2023

Cheers to another new year. Here’s Solo Travel Girl’s reading list to enrich my life in 2023. These books will help enrich my mind, body, and soul and lead me to a more meaningful life.

Hurricane Ian Memorial Wall, Ft. Myers, Fla., Oct. 16, 2022

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Traveling to Developing Countries Prepared me for Post-Hurricane Living

More than two months ago, Hurricane Ian ripped through Florida and I’m finding my new normal. I’ve realized how much traveling to developing nations prepared me for post-hurricane living. Here’s how.

Photograph by Outdoor Afro from Nature Swagger by Rue Mapp, published by Chronicle Books.

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New Outdoor Book “Nature Swagger” Celebrates Black Joy

“Nature Swagger: Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors.” is a book by Outdoor Afro CEO and Founder Rue Mapp.

Mounjaro: What a difference a year makes!

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My Three-Month Journey Using Mounjaro for Type 2 Diabetes & Unexpected Weight Loss

I’ve been living with Type 2 Diabetes for years and three months ago, I started taking Mounjaro to manage my diabetes. After 12 weeks, I’ve lost more than 30 pounds. Is Mounjaro a weight loss solution?